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Kristi Ellington from Ellington Financial recently attended focus13, a financial services industry conference. Held in San Diego, Aug. 18-21, focus13 was one of the industry's premier sales and education events for financial professionals. More than 5,700 total attendees from around the country assembled to learn new strategies and skills, expand knowledge in numerous product areas and network with peers and industry experts. “Attending focus13 provided an exceptional opportunity for me to attend a number of business sessions, technology training sessions and continuing education classes to stay well-informed of financial trends and industry best practices,” Ellington said. “Most importantly, I also discovered strategies to continually improve my communication and engagement with my clients.”

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There’s a new alternative for developmentally disabled adults and their families in Gilroy now that New Perspectives has opened its doors at 6400 Monterey Road. The sparkling facility, housed in the old Gilroy Dispatch building, is loaded with activities such as an art room, computer room, kitchen and even a stage that includes musical instruments such as guitars, a keyboard and a drum set.

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Leadership Gilroy invites the public to a “Navigating Office Politics – Secrets Revealed” forum from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Westside Grill conference room, 8070 Santa Teresa Blvd. They will discuss real world scenarios and share effective ways to neutralize and navigate through the political maze in the workplace. Cost $10. Pre-register at leader shipgilroy.org to be entered in the raffle to win a door prize, or RSVP leadership @gilroy.org to pay at the door. This is the first is a series of quarterly events designed to introduce the public to Leadership Gilroy, share leadership skills, and provide networking opportunities.